TBM 850

From the dev:

'I put the starter motor relay on the distribution bus now. Thank you for noticing that. I cannot find any scenario in which the light tests would work with the battery power off, though.'

Hope that helps.

Yes to confirm, a message from the developer:

'This was actually caused by a single typo. I've fixed it for the next update, but if you want to fix it yourself, change the following line in the panel.xml file.'

<NAME>GTN750</NAME> ---> <NAME>GTN750_INT</NAME>

Hope that helps

This is fixed and ready for the update that will be heading your way, in this coming week. Thank you!

@nisx A reply from the dev for you:

'These symptoms are indicative of a GPS compatibility issue, usually caused by an outdated WT GNS package, or an incorrect PMS50 WTT compatibility package. Although these are not within my control, Just Flight's tech support has become quite adept at helping customers solve these problems so worth opening a ticket with them perhaps?'

Hope that helps.

@marckc Here's a reply direct from the developer for you:

'Thanks for the feedback. I believe the right yaw was caused by an overly aggressive setting in the aerodynamics config that was intended by Asobo to "help" users with torque effects on takeoff, as the SDK suggests that this force is increased based on the assistance options. Since my users don't need any hand-holding, you won't see that behavior in the next update, which will be released very soon. The same goes for the elevator trim position, though that is nothing wrong with the aerodynamics, just the position of the indicator. Thank you!'

Hope that helps.

@randolf Bleed switch in OFF should do it. That being said, you will get no AC that way as well. So, having cab.alt higher than cruise -- may be a better plan.

@tcarmona Thank you very much!

@randolf ah yes, my TAS was actually 320kt so that seems to be spot on. Never mind then 🙂

@thefly77 the circuit numbers and switches and commands are all listed in the xml file

When I have a tablet I never forget to load the plane with passengers and fuel. For some reason I do forget it when I have to use the menu.

I would've like a tablet too, even if it has only basic features.

@dosmarder thanks, yep that's exactly the part that caught me. I think it makes sense for the manufacture to simplify the models differences and the certifications and training required.
From my humble real-life C172 experience, even a modest diff of 160HP vs 180HP models can feel quite different, especially when torque and p-factor are at their fullest.
As I understand, the goal was to focus on the cruise performance without dealing with the rest of the flight envelope. While I'm also a bit puzzled about the lack of 850 mode during takeoff ( and go-arounds!) , I guess they considered the available performance for T/O GA balanced, proven and well in the design goals.
Another hint I've found, relies in the differences between the 850 and 900 where the 850 SHP made available for the entire flight regime. Here is an excerpt:
"The new dorsal fin and a new torque limiter on the PT6A allow takeoffs at the engine’s fully flat-rated 850 shp instead of the 700 shp limitation in the earlier TBMs. " https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2014-07-01/pilot-report-daher-socata-tbm-900
My another hint also comes from the 850 POH, especially interesting to read is the restriction to use "850" during a go-around:

GO--AROUND (2/2)
If IAS is at or above 115 KIAS :
8 -- Flaps ................................................ UP
In case of air leak between the solenoïd valve and the torque limiter,
the available torque might be below 100 %. Consequently, it is
strongly recommended not to select “850” :
for a new approach or visual circuit
for staying below 1500 ft AGL

Just my guessing here, but it seems that the torque limiter is a sensitive point of failure and again in the balance of safety vs performance it is best to stay on 700SHP.. my interpretation anyways...

@HardCat55 Thank you for your reply. That's exactly what I thought. I often use spadnext to access the LVARs. But I haven't mastered writing scripts yet.

@zenit_swe said in AP not flying coordinated:

Is it normal that the AP can't fly coordinated when there's a side wind component? I haven't made that many flights yet but it always struggles to keep the ball centered both when turning and enroute.

At´re You looking at the "Mechanical" slip ball beneath the EFIS or the Turncoordinator on the EFIS (3 hollow boxes with a filled T below them ?

The 3 hollow boxes and the T is the turn coordinator ie. depicts when You are flying a standard 2 min Turn (360° in 2 mins)

The "Ball in a Tube" mechanical Slip indicator is the one that indicates wether You fly coordinated or not.

@enrique Thank you for pointing out! Going straight into my spad.next :)

@mad_x the radar can move above the XPDR to the right. Or it can go completely, as avionics are hot-swappable and you can always flick a switch to bring it up again.

Or the second GTN 750 can go above the XPDR as well. And if the GTN 750 doesn't fit there, then the GTN 650 (also included in PMS and TDS GTN 750) surely will.

@ape42 wow, thank you, this is exactly what I was hoping for!